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UK surname

Cordeiro

An occupational surname referring to a rope maker or cord maker.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Logie and Blackness, Windsor and Maidenhead and Forest Heath.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cordeiro is 173 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

173

2016, ranked #21,561

Peak year

2016

173 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016, ranked #21,561.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cordeiro surname distribution map

The map shows where the Cordeiro surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Cordeiro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cordeiro over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 64 #31,692
2000 modern 70 #31,180
2001 modern 69 #31,098
2002 modern 86 #29,771
2003 modern 96 #28,381
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 100 #28,283
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 133 #24,817
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 144 #23,962
2012 modern 145 #23,780
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 152 #23,631
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 173 #21,561

Geography

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Where Cordeiros are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Logie and Blackness, Windsor and Maidenhead, Forest Heath, Hillingdon and Kingston upon Thames. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Logie and Blackness Dundee City
2 Windsor and Maidenhead 009 Windsor and Maidenhead
3 Forest Heath 001 Forest Heath
4 Hillingdon 029 Hillingdon
5 Kingston upon Thames 016 Kingston upon Thames

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cordeiro

These lists show first names that appear often with the Cordeiro surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cordeiro

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cordeiro, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Cordeiro surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Cordeiro household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Cordeiro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cordeiro is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cordeiro falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cordeiro is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Cordeiro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Cordeiro

The surname Cordeiro is of Portuguese origin, derived from the Portuguese word "cordeiro" meaning "lamb". It first emerged in the late medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, likely as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with lambs or sheep.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordeiro can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in Portugal at that time.

The Cordeiro name is particularly associated with the northern regions of Portugal, such as the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes, where sheep farming has been a traditional occupation for centuries. It is possible that the name originated in these areas and then spread to other parts of the country.

In the 15th century, during the Age of Discovery, some Portuguese with the surname Cordeiro likely participated in the exploration and colonization of new territories, carrying the name to various parts of the world, including Brazil, where it became well-established.

One notable figure with the surname Cordeiro was João Cordeiro, a 16th-century Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation voyage (1519-1522). Another was Jacinto Cordeiro (1606-1646), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and missionary who worked in Brazil.

In the 18th century, José Cordeiro Lopes (1735-1808) was a prominent Portuguese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Queen Maria I. A century later, Manuel Joaquim Cordeiro (1823-1895) was a notable Portuguese writer and journalist.

More recently, António Cordeiro (1919-2000) was a renowned Portuguese painter and illustrator, known for his vibrant depictions of traditional Portuguese life and landscapes. His contemporary, José Alves Cordeiro (1921-1993), was a celebrated Portuguese architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Lisbon.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Cordeiro who have made notable contributions throughout history, reflecting the long-standing presence and importance of this name within Portuguese culture and society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Cordeiro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Cordeiro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016. That gives Cordeiro a modern rank of #21,561.

What does the Cordeiro surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a rope maker or cord maker.

What does the Cordeiro map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cordeiro bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.